Mets Designate Deven Marrero For Assignment
2022/09/mets-designate-deven-marrero-for-assignment.htmlThe big right-hander has averaged 95.4 MPH on his cutter and just under triple digits on his sinker, per Statcast, showcasing the impact stuff that allowed him to strike out more than 35% of opponents in 30 Triple-A innings this year. … The Mets announced a host of roster moves before tonight's series opener with the Cubs.
Orioles Select Jesus Aguilar, Designate Richie Martin For Assignment
2022/09/orioles-jesus-aguilar-dl-hall-september-callup-dfa-richie-martin.htmlThose shaky numbers notwithstanding, Hall still ranks among the game's top 100 prospects due to a fastball that reaches triple digits and a collection of offspeed pitches that all have the potential to be plus offerings. … The Orioles announced another series of roster moves Thursday, selecting the contract of first baseman Jesus Aguilar (whom they signed to a minor league deal yesterday), recalling top pitching prospect DL Hall from Triple-A Norfolk and designating infielder Richie Martin for assignment.
Dodgers Planning To Reinstate Dustin May On Saturday
2022/08/dodgers-planning-to-reinstate-dustin-may-on-saturday.htmlIt's unlikely the Dodgers will count on him to run a pitch count in the triple digits right out of the gate, but a 75-85 pitch outing against Miami could be in the cards. … The Dodgers plan to activate righty Dustin May from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Marlins, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Fabian Ardaya of the Athletic).
Reds Place Hunter Greene On 15-Day Injured List
2022/08/reds-place-hunter-greene-on-injured-list.htmlHe's averaging an absurd 98.7 MPH on his four-seam fastball and eclipsing triple-digits with regularity. … TODAY: It doesn't appear as though Greene will need surgery, according to multiple reporters (including Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer).
Tanner Rainey Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
2022/08/tanner-rainey-undergoes-tommy-john-surgery.htmlHe's racked up huge strikeout and swinging strike numbers commensurate with a fastball that sits in the upper-90s and can get into the triple digits. … Nationals reliever Tanner Rainey underwent Tommy John surgery this afternoon, the club informed reporters (including Mark Zuckerman of MASNsports.com).
Blue Jays Acquire Mitch White From Dodgers
2022/08/dodgers-trade-mitch-white-blue-jays.htmlFrasso had Tommy John surgery in 2021 and has thusly had his workloads limited in his return effort, but the 6'5" righty has reached triple digits with his heater and gives the Dodgers a power arm to dream on. … White, 27, has been an up-and-down member of the Dodgers' staff for the past couple seasons, generally pitching well when with the big league club but never getting a consistent, long-term spot in the rotation or in the bullpen.
Rockies, Daniel Bard Agree To Extension
2022/07/rockies-extend-daniel-bard-closer.htmlBard is also averaging a blistering 98.1 mph on a sinker that can reach triple-digits and make hitters look downright foolish at times. … 12:52pm: The Rockies and closer Daniel Bard are finalizing a contract extension, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com (Twitter link).
Draft Signings: Rays, Giants, Cubs, Brewers, Red Sox
2022/07/draft-signings-rays-giants-cubs-brewers-red-sox.htmlHe checked in 67th in the class according to BA, with a fastball that sometimes clocks triple-digits and a possible plus slider. … Jim Callis of MLB.com reports (on Twitter) he'll receive a $2.5489MM bonus that matches the pick's slot value.
The Angels’ Top Rental Trade Chip
2022/07/the-angels-top-rental-trade-chip.htmlFor his first few seasons, his fastball sat in the upper-90s and routinely crested triple-digits, earning him the 'Thor' moniker for his appearance and on-mound presence. … After a blistering April, they've had losing records in each of the following three months.
Nate Pearson Shut Down From Throwing For 3-4 Weeks Due To Lat Strain
2022/06/nate-pearson-lat-strain-blue-jays.htmlPearson enjoyed a scintillating MLB first start that year, firing five scoreless frames against the Nationals and regularly hitting triple digits with his vaunted heater. … JUNE 28: Pearson will be shut down from throwing for 3-4 weeks before being reevaluated, the team informed reporters (including Kaitlyn McGrath of the Athletic).
Rays Make Multiple Roster Moves
2022/05/rays-select-robert-dugger-designate-javy-guerra.htmlDespite the lack of results so far, he can hit triple digits on the radar gun, which could be enough…… Losing Choi is certainly a blow to the club, as he's off to an incredible start to the year.
Padres Claim Kyle Tyler Off Waivers From Angels
2022/04/padres-claim-kyle-tyler-off-waivers-from-angels.htmlSan Diego was reluctant to expose the right-hander to waivers, as his fastball routinely threatened triple digits. … The Padres announced this evening they've claimed right-hander Kyle Tyler off waivers from the Angels.
Garrett Crochet To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
2022/04/white-sox-garrett-crochet-tommy-john-surgery.htmlCrochet has averaged better than 97 mph on his heater that can reach triple digits and notched above-average swinging-strike rates. … APRIL 1: Just minutes after announcing the headline-grabbing trade of Craig Kimbrel to the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn announced that lefty Garrett Crochet is likely to require Tommy John surgery (Twitter link, with video, via Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times).
Yankees Trade Luke Voit To Padres
2022/03/yankees-trade-luke-voit-padres.htmlAs for the Yankees' return, they'll acquire a 20-year-old righty who can reach triple digits with his fastball but has drawn questions from scouts about his command. … After months of speculation, Luke Voit's time with the Yankees organization drew to a close Friday.
Twins Acquire Sonny Gray From Reds
2022/03/twins-to-acquire-sonny-gray-from-reds.htmlPetty is a live-armed righty who can hit triple digits on the radar gun. … The Reds and Twins are in agreement on a deal headlined by right-hander Sonny Gray, moving from Cincinnati to Minnesota, per Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer (via Twitter).
Collective Bargaining Issues: Service Time, Arbitration
2022/02/collective-bargaining-issues-service-time-arbitration.htmlAs Rosenthal and Drellich note, owners agreeing to a pool value closer to nine digits than seven might persuade players to accept the continuation of the arbitration status quo. … As covered at length by MLBTR's Anthony Franco, Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic published a relatively bleak account of the state of negotiations between players and owners yesterday.
Robert Stock Signs With KBO’s Doosan Bears
2022/01/robert-stock-signs-with-kbos-doosan-bears.htmlThat said, the Bears reportedly like Stock's big arm, with a fastball that averaged more than 96 mph and the…… Free-agent Robert Stock will sign with the Doosan Bears of the KBO for $500K in guaranteed money over one year.
Yankees Sign Jose Peraza To Minor League Deal
2021/12/yankees-sign-jose-peraza-to-minor-league-deal.htmlHe has 79 stolen bases but hasn't reached double digits in that department since 2018. … Peraza was a highly-touted prospect in the early stages of his career, showing up on a few top 100 lists in 2015 and 2016, which led to him being acquired in a couple of notable trades.
Mariners Extend Andres Munoz
2021/12/mariners-finalizing-extension-with-andres-munoz.htmlHe averaged triple digits on the pitch during his 2019 rookie campaign. … TODAY: The Mariners officially announced Munoz's extension.
Mariners Acquire Adam Frazier From Padres
2021/11/mariners-to-acquire-adam-frazier-from-padres.htmlAt 27 years old without a Major League appearance, Kerr could be considered a non-prospect, though his ability to hit triple-digits on the radar gun provides some intrigue as a potential power arm out of the bullpen. … Both teams have announced the deal, making it official.
Thyago Vieira Drawing Interest From MLB Clubs
2021/10/mlb-rumors-thyago-vieira-japan-npb-interest-mlb.htmlVieira averaged 97 mph on his heater during his brief big league run and has the ability to reach triple digits with that fastball -- a pitch that drew 80 grades on the 20-80 scouting scale in reports at FanGraphs and MLB.com back in his prospect days. … Yomiuri Giants right-hander Thyago Vieira is drawing interest from Major League clubs as the offseason approaches, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand tweets.
Previewing The 2021-22 Free Agent Class: Right-Handed Relief
2021/10/previewing-the-2021-22-free-agent-class-right-handed-relief.htmlThe ERA went above 3.00, the strikeout rate hovered around 30% and the walk rate has gradually climbed towards double digits. … We'll wrap up the exercise with a look at the group of right-handed relievers.
Indians Select Anthony Gose
2021/09/indians-promote-anthony-gose-former-outfielder-pitcher.htmlGose, by all accounts, has built his heater up to sit in the upper-90s and at times reach triple digits. … The Indians are selecting the contract of outfielder-turned-pitcher Anthony Gose, as first reported by Indians Prospective (on Twitter).
MLBTR Poll: Who Will Be The AL’s Wild Card Teams?
2021/09/mlbtr-poll-who-will-be-the-als-wild-card-teams.htmlYoung pitching has started to arrive as well, with Alek Manoah impressing in his first 17 starts and Nate Pearson hitting triple-digits in limited usage out of the bullpen. … This season marks the beginning of what should be a competitive era of Blue Jays baseball, but like all good stories, this one began in the middle.
Marlins To Promote Edward Cabrera
2021/08/marlins-promote-edward-cabrera-top-pitching-prospect.htmlCabrera draws praise for a heater that sits in the 93-97 mph range but has scraped triple digits as well. … The Marlins are promoting top pitching prospect Edward Cabrera to make his Major League debut Wednesday against the Nationals, per a club announcement (Twitter link, with video of Cabrera being informed he's being called up to the Majors).